Artist Spotlight: Branden & James 🎤 🎹

Branden & James, described by NPR music as having “dazzling cello and soaring tenor vocals” brings the soulful timbre of James on his cello combined with Branden’s powerful vocals, creating a sound that leaves audiences feeling moved and inspired. They have “become a brand-name in the classical-crossover music world alongside Josh Groban, The Piano Guys, and Jackie Evancho”. (The Bay Area Reporter)

“Hardly a supporting player, but, rather, a true co-creator and co-star” (Robert Windeler, NY Times Music Correspondent), Australian cellist James Clark, began creating arrangements of familiar tunes that make you listen as you’ve never heard them before. Branden, a finalist on America’s Got Talent and former tenor at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera; recently penned a memoir entitled, Lyrics of My Life which entered Amazon Books new releases at #9. It was published by Simon & Schuster in September, 2020.

Shortly after the release of their debut album, Chasing Dreams in 2020, Branden & James were named best unsigned artists in North America by Music Connection magazine. Since forming a duo, they’ve been touring worldwide with their classically inspired pop covers, along with droves of undeniable charm and wit. In 2024, they will embark on a 23-city US tour with Postmodern Jukebox’s Effie Passero to promote their new album, Happy Days, which they’ve recently recorded with Ms. Passero. In October 2024, they are looking forward to their highly anticipated joint debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

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